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Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings earns a D.

Early deals raised concerns on fees, add-ons or markup. Get every number in writing.

$549
Doc fee

$203 above MT avg

33%
Dealer add-ons

On 1 of 3 recent quotes

3
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 1 car

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Billings, MT

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The full story

Why Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings earned this grade

Between April 2026 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 3 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.

! Where to push back

3 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$549 is $203 above the MT average of $346. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

Quoted add-ons show up on many deals

33% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $2,033. Expect to see items like paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, or VIN etching on your quote.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 11.5% above the advertised listing — roughly $4,025 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.

TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.

✓ What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

3 verified OTD quotes from Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

1 vehicle transaction — 3 individual quotes

2020 Jeep Cherokee

TrailhawkUsed3 quotes
$22,077
$549doc fee—Saved $6,362
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Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
service contractavg $3,899
1 quote
gap insuranceavg $1,200
1 quote
accessoriesavg $999
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($549) is well above average ($346)
High add-ons averaging $2,033
High dealer markup (+11.5% above listing)

Tips for Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings

  • 1 of 3 quotes included $6,098 in add-ons (Service Contract, GAP Insurance, Accessories), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is 12% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($549) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Limited data (3 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings charge?

Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings charges a $549 documentation fee and averages $2,033 in dealer add-ons when present. Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings earns Transparency Grade D (61/100).

What is the doc fee at Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings?

Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings charges a typical documentation fee of $549. The MT average is $346. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings add dealer add-ons?

Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings adds an average of $2,033 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 3 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings a good dealership?

Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings has a transparency score of 61/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

What do reviews say about Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings?

CarEdge reviews Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings on 3 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade D (61/100), with a typical doc fee of $549 versus an MT average of $346. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 3 recent quotes.

Is Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings a transparent Chrysler dealer in Billings?

Not by CarEdge's measure. Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings holds CarEdge Transparency Grade D (61/100), based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes. Get every number in writing and compare quotes from other Chrysler dealers nearby.

How does Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings compare to other Chrysler dealers?

You can compare Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Chrysler dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Chrysler dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guide Best Chrysler Dealerships in the US ranks Chrysler dealers on the same data.

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How we know this

Every number on this page came from a real deal.

Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.

For Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings in Billings, MT, that has meant 3 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.

Fee Transparency

30%

Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.

Data Quality

10%

More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to D.

Fee Transparency (30%)
80
Add-on Behavior (30%)
60
Price Accuracy (30%)
30
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$549
MT avg$346
National avg$404

Pulled 3 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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